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S487 LLW

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,163 mi
Last recorded30,163 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 LLW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 30,163 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 29,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 29,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 28,310 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,565 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 27,433 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 26,946 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 26,536 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 25,903 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,088 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 23,767 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,767 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 22,211 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,748 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 19,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,591 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,863 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,774 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 14,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 14,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 14,595 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 14,088 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?

Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
11,903
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,481
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,175
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 769
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 748
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S487 LLW is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 25,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S487 LLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S487 LLW registered?

S487 LLW is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S487 LLW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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